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CAPE TOWN: Jasprit Bumrah provided an early breakthrough after India collapsed for 223 in the first innings on day one of the third Test against South Africa, here on Tuesday. 

Bumrah’s late inswinger saw Proteas’ skipper Dean Elgar departing after scoring a mere three. Aiden Markram (8*) and the nightwatchman Keshav Maharaj (6*) will now resume the proceedings for the home side at 17/1 on the second day of the ongoing Test.

Indian captain – Virat Kohli opted to bat first after the coin flipped in his favour. Batting first, the Indian openers failed to provide a solid start to the team as both the batters departed at a combined score of 33. KL Rahul scored 12, while Mayank Agarwal could score 15.

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli then anchored the innings with a 62-runs stand for the third wicket. The duo appeared firm, but, Pujara walked back to the pavilion after nicking the ball straight into the gloves of South African wicket-keeper, Kyle Verreynne. He scored 43; facing 77 balls. The right-handed batter smashed seven boundaries.

The side then began to lose wickets at a consistent rate; resulting in India slipping from 95/2 to 116/4. Rishabh Pant then showed grit with his 27 off 50 balls, but, fell short of Macro Jensen’s brilliant delivery.

Kohli, on the other hand, stood firm and kept ticking the scoreboard, while the touring side was losing the wickets at an alarming rate. Kohli scored a gritty 79 before getting dismissed on Kagiso Rabada’s outside off-stump delivery; nicking the ball into the gloves of Verreynne. He faced a mammoth 201 balls for his 79; scoring 12 boundaries and a six.

Following his departure, the touring side soon bowled for 223 in the first innings.

For the Proteas, Rabada impressed with his four wickets, while Jensen bagged three. Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi, and Maharaj made one scalp each.

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JOHANNESBURG: South African top-order chipped in after the bowlers displayed combined effort to dismiss India for 266 in the second innings; putting the home side close to the victory in the second Test.

On the third day of the second Test, Indian batting collapsed to 266 all-out after Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane’s brilliant century-plus partnership. The touring set an achievable target of 230 for the Proteas.

Earlier in the day, India resumed their second innings at 85/2. Rahane and Pujara showed grit to anchor the innings for the touring side. Both the batters scored half-centuries. The duo appeared to be solid, but, Rahane fell short after scoring 58. He fell short to Kagiso Rabada’s brilliant delivery; nicking the ball straight into the gloves of Kyle Verreyne.

Soon after, Rabada also dismissed Pujara, as the pacer trapped the right-handed batter in legs. Pujara scored a fighting 53, laced with 10 boundaries.

Following his dismissal, the touring side began to lose wickets at an alarming rate, but, Hanuma Vihari stood firm at the other end. He kept the scoreboard ticking and put on a brief partnership with Shardul Thakur. The pair put on a valuable 41-runs partnership before Thakur perished. He scored a quick 28 off 24 balls; smashing five boundaries and a six.

The side, in the end, bowled for a mere 266; setting a target of 230 for the hosts. Vihari remained unbeaten with his valiant 40. He hit six boundaries.

For the proteas, Macro Jensen, Lungi Ngidi, and Kagiso Rabada each took three wickets. Duanne Olivier, on the other hand, claimed one wicket.

Set to chase 230, the South African opening pair provided a solid start to the side. The duo put on a magnificent 47-runs partnership before Aiden Markram departed after scoring 31.

Keegan Petersen then joined his skipper – Dean Elgar at the crease; putting a magnificent 46-runs partnership. Petersen looked comfortable, but, could only managed to score 28.

Dean Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen will now resume the proceedings for the proteas at 118/2; requiring 112 runs to pull off a victory. Elgar scored an unbeaten 46, while Dussen is not-out with his sensible 11.

For India, Thakur and Ravichandran Ashwin claimed one wicket apiece.

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JOHANNESBURG: Indian quicks showed fightback; dismissing South Africa for 229, before Cheteshwar Pujara anchored the second innings; providing a 58-runs lead to the touring side at the end of day two.

On the second day of the second Test, India’s top-order batters stepped up after Shardul Thakur’s magnificent bowling spell troubled the hosts. The pacer recorded the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler against South Africa, in their backyard.

Earlier, in the morning, the home side started the proceedings at 35/1; trailing by 167 runs. Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen looked to anchor their side’s position in the match; recording a brilliant 74-runs partnership, but, the duo could not get going for long, as Elgar departed after scoring 28.

Petersen, on the other hand, stood firm and kept the scoreboard ticking. The right-handed batter then went on to smash his maiden Test half-century. The 28-years-old looked to switch the gears but Thakur’s brilliant delivery undid the Proteas’ top-scorer of the first innings. He managed to score 61; smashing nine boundaries.

Following his dismissal, the side began to lose wickets at an alarming rate, Temba Bavuma, however, looked to fight back, but he too, fell short soon after reaching his half-century. With little to no contribution from the batting tail, the home side, in the end, bundled out for a meagre 229. Bavuma scored a valiant 51.

For India, Thakur starred; claiming seven wickets, while Mohammed Shami bagged two. Jasprit Bumrah, on the other hand, made one scalp.

Starting with a 27-runs deficit, India, halted by a poor start; lost both their openers for just 44. KL Rahul departed after scoring eight, while Mayank Agarwal scored 23.

Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane then retaliated and made sure the side did not lose further wickets. The duo added a fighting 41-runs for the third wicket before stumps were called. Pujara (35*) and Rahane (11*) will now resume the proceedings for the touring party at 85/2 on the third day of the ongoing Test.

For the Proteas, Macro Jensen and Duanne Olivier each bagged one wicket apiece.

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JOHANNESBURG: South African pacers shone with the ball; dismissing India for a paltry 202 in the first innings of the second Test, on Monday.

The proteas finished the first day at 35/1; trailing by 167 runs. Following the brilliance of the pacers, the hosts bowled India out for a mere 202.

At the toss, India’s standing captain – KL Rahul elected to bat first after the coin flipped in his favour. India’s regular captain, Virat Kohli missed the ongoing Test following an injury.

Batting first, Indian openers provided an average start to the side; putting up a 36-runs partnership before Mayank Aggarwal dismissed after scoring 26. Soon after, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane departed in quick succession; causing the side to slip to 49/3.

Hanuma Vihari, however, looked to anchor the innings along with Rahul, but, he too departed cheaply. Rahul, on the other hand, put on his first Test century as captain, but, was unable to go deep. He was dismissed after scoring 50, laced with nine boundaries.

The side then ran into a collapse and lost their remaining half of the side for just 86 runs. Indian veteran spinner – Ravichandran Ashwin, however, showed grit; scoring 46 runs. Ashwin was removed by the promising young pacer – Macro Jensen.

For the Proteas, Jensen starred; picking up four wickets, while Kagiso Rabada and Duanne Olivier each claimed three wickets.

In response to India’s 202, the hosts could not start their inning decently; losing their first wicket for just 14, as Mohammed Shami trapped Aiden Markram in legs for his individual score of seven. Shami has now removed the right-handed top-order batter thrice in three innings, thus far in the ongoing series.

Dean Elgar (11*) and Keegan Petersen (14*) will now resume the proceedings for the home side at 35/1 on the second day.

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CENTURION: Indian cricket team set numerous records in their historic victory against South Africa in the first Test, here on Thursday.

India’s triumph over South Africa in the first Test helped the men in blue equal their five-year-old record for the second-highest number of Test victories in a calendar year. In 2021, the number one team won eight games.

India also became the first Asian team to defeat South Africa in a Test match in Centurion.

With India’s Boxing Day Test victory over the Proteas. Virat Kohli, the Indian Test captain, became the first Asian captain to win two Boxing Day Tests. In 2018, the 33-year-old won his first Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Kohli also made history by becoming the first Indian captain to win at least two Tests in England, Australia, and South Africa.

The Indian skipper also became the fourth captain with the most victories in the longest format of the game; winning 40 matches.

KL Rahul, India’s first-innings centurion, also set two splendid records. After Wasim Jaffer’s 116 in the 2007 series in Cape Town, the right-handed batter became only the second Indian opener to score a century against South Africa.

Rahul also became only the third Indian batter after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to score a century in South Africa’s citadel.

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CENTURION: Indian bowlers displayed combined effort to dismiss South Africa for 191 in the second innings of the first Test; becoming the first Asian side to win a Test match against South Africa at the SuperSport Park.

Set to chase 305, the hosts resumed the run-chase at 94/4, Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma started the proceedings with a decent partnership. The pair appeared solid, but, Elgar fell short after scoring 77. The side slipped to 130/5 following his dismissal.

Bavuma then partnered with Quinton de Kock, who could not stay for long at the crease and dismissed cheaply for 21. Soon after, the South African batting tail had no answers to the Indian bowling attack and the hosts, in the end, bundled out for 191.

Bavuma, the lone warrior for the side, remained not out with his valiant 35. Elgar, however, remained top-scorer for the Proteas in the second innings.

For India, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami bagged three wickets each, while Mohammed Siraj and Ravichandran Ashwin each claimed two wickets.

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CENTURION: Indian fast bowlers breathed fire against the South African batters; dismissing their four wickets for 94, while chasing 305 in the first Test.

In the final session of the fourth day of the ongoing Test. South Africa started their run-chase lost wickets at a consistent rate; having lost four of them for the loss of 94 runs. The side still needs 211 runs to pull off a victory.

The skipper – Dean Elgar fought hard with his unbeaten 52 off 122 balls. However, his partners did not lend any support, and departed after scoring cheaply. Elgar (52*) and Temba Bavuma will now resume the proceedings for the side at 94/4 on the final day.

Indian bowling foundation – Jasprit Bumrah made two scalps in the second inning, while Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj each claimed one wicket.

At the day’s commencement, India resumed the proceedings at 16/1 struggled throughout the innings. None of their batters could able to stay for long at the crease, and the side, eventually, bowled out for a paltry 174; setting a 305-runs target for the hosts.

KL Rahul scored 23 off 74, followed by their top-scorer in the second inning – Rishabh Pant, who scored a run-a-ball 34; smashing six boundaries.

For the Proteas, Kagiso Rabada and Macro Jansesn each claimed four wickets, while Lungi Ngidi dismissed two batters.

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CENTURION: Indian bowlers annihilated South Africa’s batting line-up; dismissing them for 197 before India collapsed on 327 on the third day of the first Test.

India’s Mohammad Shami took five-fer to dismantle the Proteas batting line-up. The hosts bowled out for a paltry 197 in the first innings, in response to India’s 327.

South Africa, started off poorly with the bat; losing their first four wickets for just 32 runs. However, Temba Bavuma and the wicket-keeper batter, Quinton de Kock showed fightback. The pair added a brilliant 72-runs partnership, but, de Kock fell short. The left-handed batter departed after scoring 34.

The hosts then ran into a collapse; slipping from 104/4 to 197 all-out. Bavuma, who put on a magnificent half-century, also fell victim to the Indian bowling star – Mohammed Shami, who forced the batter to nick the ball into the hands of the keeper. He scored 52, including 10 boundaries.

For India, Shami starred picking up five wickets for 44, while Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah each took two wickets. Mohammed Siraj, on the other hand, claimed one wicket.

India, started their second inning with a 130-runs, also halted by a poor start, as their opener Mayank Agarwal departed after scoring just four. Last inning centurion – KL Rahul (5*) and the nightwatchman Thakur (4*) will now resume the proceedings for the touring side at 16/1 on the fourth day.

In the first session of the third day, India resumed at an overnight score of 272/3, collapsed, and were bowled out for 327. The side only managed to add just 55 runs for the loss of remaining seven wickets.

Rahul remained the top-scorer for the side in the first innings, with his terrific 123.

For the Proteas, Lungi Ngidi bagged six wickets, while Kagiso Rabada picked three. Marco Jansen, on the other hand, picked one wicket.

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CENTURION: The second day of the first Test between India and South Africa, called out without a ball being bowled as Rain hindered the day’s play.

Rain continued to fall on the third day of the final between India and South Africa; forcing the day to be called off without a ball being bowled.

India’s centurion – KL Rahul along with Ajinkya Rahane will resume the innings for the touring party at 272/3. Rahul is unbeaten on 123, while Rahane is not-out on 40.

For South Africa, only Lungi Ngidi was the bowler who managed to open his account; picking three wickets. Rest of the bowlers had a bad day at the office, as they went wicketless.

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CENTURION: Indian opener KL Rahul scored a brilliant century to help India finish day 1 of the first Test at 272/3 against South Africa, on Sunday.

Indian captain, Virat Kohli, winning the toss, elected to bat first. Batting first the Indian openers did not disappoint. The pair recorded an astonishing century partnership. Mayank Agarwal scored a magnificent half-century; scoring 60 laced with nine boundaries.

Following Agarwal’s dismissal, Cheteshwar Pujara bagged a golden duck, and India slipped to 117/2. Indian skipper, Kohli, again failed to go big with the bat, and was dismissed after edging Lungi Ngidi’s wide outside off delivery to the slip cordon. He managed to score 35.

Ajinkya Rahane then partnered strongly with Rahul, the pair recorded an unbeaten 73-runs partnership before the stumps.

Rahul, batted brilliantly throughout the day and went on to smash a terrific century – his seventh overall in the Test cricket. He remained unbeaten with his outstanding 122, including 11 boundaries and a six. Whereas, Rahane is unbeaten with his classy 40.

For the hosts, Ngidi picked all the three wickets on the first day.

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